Direct Support Associate

pubJob Description:/b/u/ppAre you passionate about making a difference in the lives of others? We’re seekingspan /spanbDirect Support Associates/b to join our program and help individuals thrive in their communities. In this role, you’ll work alongside adults with diverse abilities and needs, supporting them as they engage in meaningful, integrative activities that promote independence./pp/ppYou’ll gain hands-on experience by assisting individuals during vocational tasks, cooking classes, yoga sessions, and other community-based activities. Your responsibilities will vary from providing supervision to offering hand-over-hand assistance, ensuring each person receives the support they need to succeed./pp/ppbiIf you have experience as a Direct Support Professional, Caregiver, or Support Counselor, or you’re eager to begin a rewarding career in Human Services, this role is for you!/i/b/pp/ppbQualifications:/b/pullipMinimum 18 years of age/p/lilipValid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and automobile insurance/p/lilipHigh School Diploma or GED/p/li/ulp/ppbCompensation:span /span/b$20 Hourly/pp/ppbiYour growth matters to us! Advance your career through our DSP Career Progression Pathway and earn up to an extra $1.50/hour by completing all three levels./i/b/pp/ppbHours:/b This is a full-time, 30 hour/week role, Monday - Friday 9am - 3pm/pp/ppspanbWhat’s in it for you?/b We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time, eligible employees, including:/span/pullipspanMedical, Dental, Vision, Life amp; Disability/span/p/lilipspanPTO begins accruing on your first day!/span/p/lilipspanUp to 9 paid holidays annually, plus one spanfloating holiday of/span your choice. For programs that remain open spanduring holidays,/span staff scheduled to work will spanreceive holiday pay/span in accordance with program guidelines./span/p/lilipspan403(b) employer match up to a maximum of 3%/span/p/lilipspanTuition reimbursement after one year of employment/span/p/lilipspanStudent loan repayment for qualifying degrees after one year of employment/span/p/lilipspanWellness programs: nutritional counseling services, reimbursement programs for weight loss amp; tobacco cessation/span/p/li/ulp/ppWe are proud to be a recovery-friendly workplace and a NH Veteran-Friendly Business./pp/ppspanTo apply, please submit your application using the blue #34;Apply Now#34; button. Have questions about the role? Schedule time to chat with our Talent Acquisition Specialist, John: /spana href="http://www.calendly.com/eastersealsnh-john/15min" target="_blank"spanwww.calendly.com/eastersealsnh-john/15min/span/aspan  /spanbr /br /spanDifficulty submitting your application or scheduling time to chat? Contact John at 603.851.2694 or /spana href="mailto:joneil#64;eastersealsnh.org" target="_blank"spanjoneil#64;eastersealsnh.org/span/a/ppbr /ibEOE/b/i/pp/pp/pp/pp/p